Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2007 Quick Reference Manual

MERCURY MARINER_

Normal Vehicle Operation

Starting: Turn the ignition key to the START
position while the vehicle is in (P) Park . The gas
engine will turn on, but may shut off shortly after
starting, depending on temperature and battery
MERCURY MARINER HYBRID _
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE THE MERCURY MARINER HYBRID state of charge. This is a natural part of the Mariner
is 100% SUV and 100% Hybrid. Hybrid's fuel-saving features. You do not need to
It requires no special fuels and restart the vehicle. NOTE: If the vehicle is left
never has to be plugged in. All you inoperative for over 31 days — it may (but probably
have to do is get in and drive.
won't) be necessary to jump-start the vehicle. Your
Mariner Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage
With all the confidence of an
battery jump-start feature in addition to the
authentic Mercury SUV
traditional 12V system. Consult your Owner's Guide
combined with the benefits of
for jump-start instructions.
a full hybrid system, every
Mercury Mariner Hybrid is
equipped to help you go
Driving: The gas engine automatically starts and
anywhere and do anything — now
stops to provide power when it's needed and to
more efficiently than ever and in
save fuel when it's not. While coasting at low
an environmentally conscious
speeds, idling, or coming to a stop, the gas
manner. In order to help you fully
engine typically shuts down to conserve fuel
appreciate the features of your
and the vehicle operates in electric-only mode.
new vehicle and its unique
The gas engine will kick in upon acceleration.
characteristics, we invite you to
Conditions that cause the engine to start
explore this easy-to-use Quick
up include:
Reference Guide.
• High voltage battery recharge required
This vehicle has unique driving
• Driver acceleration demands
characteristics to maximize its
additional power
hybrid operation. Drive with care
and wear a safety belt at all times. • Overly hot or cold outside temperature,
Ford urges you to read the or if the battery is overly hot or cold, the
Owner's Guide and the Driving engine may engage sooner than usual
Your SUV or Truck Supplement for
• Ascending a hill, accelerating quickly,
further information on safe driving
or when driving conditions require
precautions and instructions.
additional power
• The gasoline engine will not shut off if
the climate control is set to MAX A/C, defrost
mode or defrost / floor mode
HYBRID OPERATION The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a whole new kind of SUV that combines electric and gasoline propulsion without compromise, to
provide breakthrough performance and efficiency. It requires no special fuels and never has to be plugged in. Familiarizing
yourself with these unique characteristics will help ensure optimal performance from your new vehicle.
Stopping: The gas engine may shut off as you Unique Hybrid Operating
come to a stop to conserve fuel. Restarting the
Characteristics
vehicle is not required. Simply step on the
Battery: The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is equipped
accelerator when you are ready to drive.
with a high voltage battery temperature
management system in the rear of the vehicle.
This system cools the battery in order to ensure
Transmission Operation: Due to the
battery life and optimize high voltage battery
technologically advanced, electronically-
performance. You may hear a slight tap sound as
controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle
the vent door operates. In addition, you may
(eCVT) you will not feel shift changes like those
hear a fan noise in the rear of the vehicle. This is
of a traditional vehicle. The Mariner Hybrid's
the temperature management fan. These noises
transmission is designed to do its
are a customary part of hybrid operation and do
work seamlessly.
not require service. The hybrid high voltage
Neutral: It is not recommended to idle the
battery may go through a self–reconditioning
vehicle in (N) Neutral for extended periods of process from time-to-time, to optimize high
time because this will discharge your high voltage battery performance. You may notice
voltage battery and decrease fuel economy. slight changes in drivability during the
reconditioning process. This is an important part
Low Gear: Slowing down in (L) Low gear may
of the Mariner Hybrid's high voltage battery
cause a sensation of engine braking during
optimizing features.
deceleration. Response during acceleration
should be the same as in (D) Drive position.
Engine: The engine speed in a hybrid is not
Reverse: (R) Reverse gear vehicle speed is
directly tied to the vehicle speed. Under
limited to 22 mph (35 km/h) until shifted to a
certain conditions the engine speed, as
non-reverse gear. In most cases, the vehicle
indicated on the tachometer while driving, may
will operate in electric-only mode while
appear much higher than that of a
in (R) Reverse. conventional automobile. This is caused by
engine speed optimization to maximize fuel
economy. In prolonged mountainous driving,
you may also see the engine tachometer slowly
moving up and down. This is done to maintain
the battery. You may also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle. This is the
normal operation of the electric generator in
the hybrid system. If your 12V battery should
become disconnected, you may experience
engine spin for 3-5 seconds after the key is
turned to the OFF position, for the next key
cycle only. The computer is relearning the start
up characteristics of your vehicle.
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Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy

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As with any vehicle, fuel economy can be
significantly impacted by your driving habits and
accessory usage. To maximize fuel economy, try
to extend the length of time you run in electric
01. FOG LAMP 03. SPEED CONTROL 05 BATTERY GAUGE
mode by lightly accelerating the vehicle. The
CONTROL Press the To operate, the speed The battery gauge
longer you keep the engine from starting, the
control to activate the control must be ON provides information
better the fuel economy you will achieve.
fog lamps during and the vehicle's about your vehicle's
headlamp operation. speed must be over energy usage. When
Please be aware of the following
Press the control 30 mph (48 km/h). the pointer is directed
vehicle functions which reduce fuel
again to deactivate To set a speed, press at ASSIST, this means
economy performance:
the fog lamps. The SET ACC. To set a the battery is
fog lamps will not higher speed, press providing extra power
operate when the SET ACC again. To set to boost the vehicle's
Tire Inflation: Keep tires properly inflated and use
high beams a lower speed, press acceleration. When
only recommended size.
are activated. CST. Pressing RSM it's pointing to
will return to the CHARGE, extra energy
previously set speed. is being stored in the
Climate Control: With the climate control system
02. POWER SIDE
To disengage the battery while idling,
set to MAX A/C, defrost and defrost/floor mode
VIEW MIRRORS
speed control, depress coasting or slowing
(the orange graphics on your climate control), the
Rotate clockwise to
the brake pedal. To down. When you
gas engine will run continuously, reducing fuel
adjust the right mirror
turn off the speed con- press the brake pedal,
economy. The A/C mode is more
or counterclockwise
trol, press the OFF the pointer swings
fuel-efficient than the MAX A/C mode.
to adjust the left
button. counterclockwise into
mirror. Then, move
the CHARGE zone to
the control in the
Driver Habits: Rapid starts (jackrabbit starts),
report that
direction you wish to 04. ABS WARNING
towing, and heavy loads all impact the amount
regenerative braking
tilt the mirror. Return LAMP
of energy required to move the vehicle. In
is underway. If the
the control to the Illuminates briefly
general, better fuel economy is achieved during
needle does not move
center position to lock when ignition is
moderate acceleration and deceleration, as
when braking, the
the mirror in place. To turned to the RUN
opposed to aggressive acceleration and
battery is fully
adjust the power side position. If the light
deceleration. This is true regardless of the mode
charged.
view mirrors, the remains on for more
in which you're operating.
ignition must be in than a few seconds,
• Do not carry extra loads
the RUN position. an ABS fault is
• Do not decrease aerodynamics
indicated. Normal
• Use speed control
braking is still
• Observe posted speed limits
functional unless the
• Keep engine tuned
brake warning light
is also illuminated.
06 TACHOMETER
Engine RPMs are
indicated by the
tachometer. When
the vehicle operates
in pure electric
mode, the
tachometer pointer
drops below the zero
mark where it points
at a special symbol
labeled EV for electric
vehicle. Driving with
SET and INFO. SET is 08. TILT STEERING 09. READY 11. MASTER VEHICLE
your tachometer
used to select and WHEEL LEVER Push INDICATOR Electrical Hazard
pointer continuously
reset various func- the tilt steering Illuminates Warning Lamp:
at the top of the scale
tions shown in the wheel lever after the vehicle has Indicates a major
may damage the
INFO menu. INFO dis- downward to unlock successfully started. hybrid component
engine.
plays a menu which the steering wheel. The vehicle is ready failure or other major
consists of average Then move the to drive even if you vehicle failure that
fuel economy (if steering wheel up or don't hear the engine will cause the vehicle
07. MESSAGE
equipped), distance down. Pull the lever running. to shut down or fail
CENTER When the
to empty, up into the original to start. Please see
ignition is in the RUN
instantaneous fuel position to lock the your Owner's Guide
position, the 10. SERVICE SOON
economy steering wheel. Never for additional
message center in Illuminates
(if equipped), high adjust the steering information.
your vehicle's when the vehicle has
voltage battery wheel while the
instrument cluster detected a
status, units vehicle is moving.
will display malfunction. Report
(English/Metric),
information on your the fault to your
language, system
vehicle's operating Hybrid certified
check and INFO
functions, as well as dealer at the earliest
display on/off.
warning messages. opportunity.
There are two
selectable features
located on the center
console for use with
your message center:
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12. SERVICE ENGINE Pull the control toward 15. PASSENGER
SOON LAMP you to activate the AIRBAG OFF The
Illuminates windshield washer. passenger airbag off
briefly when the Release the control to indicator, located
ignition is turned to stop washer fluid just below the radio,
the RUN position. spray. Move the control will illuminate when
Solid illumination up and release for one the passenger's
after start indicates wipe with mist. Rear: frontal airbag is off.
the on board Rotate the end of the Please see your
diagnostics system control upward to the Owner's Guide for
has detected a position for additional
malfunction. Have intermittent operation. information.
your vehicle serviced Adjust the speed
immediately at a control for fast or slow
16. AUXILIARY
Hybrid certified dealer. intervals. Rotate the
POWER Point (12V)
control upward to ON
The 12V power point
for normal-speed
13. FRONT AND REAR outlet, located in the
operation. Rotate the
WIPER / WASHER floor console, is
control up or down to
CONTROL designed for
the position and
Front: Move the accessory plugs only.
release to activate the
control down one Do not insert any
rear washer.
position for other object; damage
intermittent operation. may occur and blow
Rotate the speed 14. REAR WINDOW the fuse. This power
control up for fast DEFROSTER outlet may require
intervals and down for CONTROL Push to an adapter in order
slow intervals. Move clear the rear window to plug in an electric
the control down two of thin ice and frost. device.
positions from OFF for The rear window
normal or low-speed defroster turns off
wiper operation. Move automatically after 15
the control down three minutes or when the
positions from OFF for ignition is turned off.
high-speed wiper To manually turn off
operation. the defroster, push
the control.